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induction period

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induction period
n.
The interval between an initial injection of an antigen and the appearance of demonstrable antibodies in the blood.

induction
1. the process or act of inducing, or causing to occur, especially the production of a specific morphogenetic effect in the embryo through evocators or organizers, or the production of anesthesia or unconsciousness or parturition by use of appropriate agents.
2. the generation of an electric current or magnetic properties in a body because of its proximity to an electrified or magnetized object.

induction period
the time from exposure to a non-infectious agent to the first appearance of the disease. Analogous to the incubation period but for non-infectious pathogenic agents.


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Figure 3 summarizes the relative stabilizer concentration and the Brabender induction period after 24 weeks oven aging at 60[degrees]C.
Teacher educators and administrators have realized that a structured induction period can greatly increase new teachers' confidence, sense of efficacy, and likelihood of remaining in the profession (Ingersoll & Smith, 2004).
Regarding brain tumors of high malignancy, little is known about induction periods and the steps necessary to reach the final invasive state; however, case reports of glioma after sellar irradiation (Simmons and Laws 1998) suggest an average induction period of about 10 years.
 
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